HP LaserJet 9040 driver for Windows 10

[Rick_G2]

I have my HP LaserJet 9040 set up as a network printer. I have used it with numerous PCs running all versions of Windows through Windows 7.

When I tried installing it automatically under Windows 10, the printer driver is not found. I assume it does not exist, so I used the generic "Microsoft PCL 6 class driver" instead. But this does not understand the printer hardware, so I can't enable duplex printing.

When I tried installing it using the "HP Smart app" under Windows 10, but the printer is not located properly. I supplied the correct IP address (10.0.0.17), and that did not work either.

I hope there is a way to get full functionality of the HP 9040 under Windows 10 ... or do I need to set up a "dummy PC" with Windows 7 (or Linux) and simply share the printer????

[Valsimot · Accepted solution]

You have the universal print driver available for download from hp.com

Also, you need to check if the duplex is set to installed under the printer settings